Cenote Tours in Playa del Carmen: 14 Lined Up by Price and Hours

1.From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,041 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49Our pick

Spend about four hours at Extreme Adventure Eco Park on a guided ATV ride, three zip lines, and a swim in a natural cenote. Hotel pickup, bilingual guides, insurance, a snack, tequila tasting, and transportation are included. Expect a family-friendly introduction to jungle adventure, not a truly extreme course.

“Wonderful Experience. Will definitely use them again. XIMEMA was a wonderful tour guide and took great care of us. She deserves 5 Stars by herself.”

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2.Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,780 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend about two hours at Rancho Bonanza riding a rescued horse through the Yucatan jungle, learning about local plants and Maya traditions, then swimming in a limestone cenote. Guides such as Paula, Lily, and Fabian are praised for patient instruction. Transport, towels, lockers, water, snacks, and soft drinks are included.

“They refused access and ruined our day and we could ride and they didn't care so I would NOT recommend”

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3.Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,747 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Drive or ride a two-person buggy through jungle tracks outside Playa del Carmen, swim in a shaded underground cenote, and visit a Mayan village. Guides such as Carlos and Abraham keep the small group moving safely. Expect mud, dust, a homemade snack, and a cultural stop that feels far removed from the resort strip.

“This was fabulous!! So much fun!! The guides treated us like family! Fun ride, beautiful cenote, great food and culture.”

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4.Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,253 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $110

Drive a shared two-seat Can-Am buggy through jungle trails with guides such as Fernando, Rigo, and Ricardo, then cool off in a natural cave cenote. Expect about 40 kilometers of riding, photo stops, goggles, snorkel gear, hotel transport, water, and a snack. Drivers must be 18 or older, and closed shoes plus a face covering are wise.

“Fernando and Rigo made our day! Great guys! We loved the fact this experience wasn’t commercial. These guys want you to enjoy it and have fun, not selling you anything but. No extra charges for pictures and videos! And those guys are like professionals photographers! The jungle ride is absolutely amazing, long enough to have fun and short enough to not get bored! Our kids 14 and 9 loved it! Canmore was so beautiful and swimming in the fresh water was refreshing! Very relaxing and fun experience!!!!”

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5.Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,222 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Travel by air-conditioned van from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to a cool underground cenote, then swim from a boat toward Akumal Beach while looking for turtles, coral, fish, and rays. Guides such as Omar, Iker, Andrea, and Paulina lead the outings. Lunch and beach time follow at Punta Venado Beach Club.

“Swimming with the turtles was amazing! This was also outr 3rd cenote and this was likely our favorite one. Beautiful, mysterious space with lots of interesting passages, including a few tight squeezes. Very clean water and incredible history. Our guide, Omar, even had us sit in the dark for one minute and listen to the space around us - a very surreal experience. The lunch at the end was a nice cap to an amazing day. About Omar (and our driver, Julio) - they are the best! We have had MANY guides over the years and Omar is knowledgeable, fun, and very personable. I highly recommend this tour!”

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6.Riviera Maya Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 496 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Join guides such as Fernando, Fernanda, Rigo, and Rico for a three-hour automatic buggy trip through 18 miles of jungle trails near Playa del Carmen. Expect dust, rough patches, a ranch stop, and a swim and snorkel in a quiet cenote. Hotel pickup, safety gear, water, and basic insurance are included.

“Big big thank you to Rigo and Fernando ! We had lots of fun and everything went well. It was a pleasure also taking some time to speak with them at the cenote as it was a small group of 8 persons. The cenote was low affluence so we really enjoyed having the time to take some pictures, Fernando took some pictures and videos of us as well ! Really enjoyed this excursion !!! THANKS ! ☺️”

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7.Scuba Diving in Cenote Dos Ojos from Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Meet at 8am in Playa del Carmen for a small-group scuba tour at Cenote Dos Ojos. Guides such as Pepe, Don, Alexis, and Ana lead certified participants through two routes, often the Bat Cave and Barbie Line. Gear, transport, snacks, refreshments, and lunch are included, while the two-cenote entrance fee costs MX$400.

“Don was awesome— experienced and knowledgeable, kind and patient, and so fun to spend time with. Booking with Dani was a breeze and she was super helpful. Dos ojos was such a once in a lifetime dive!”

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8.Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 424 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $310

Start with private pickup from your hotel, Airbnb, or condo, then snorkel at Turtle Bay near Puerto Aventuras in search of three sea turtle species. Afterward, swim in a freshwater cenote surrounded by stalactites and stalagmites. Guides such as Rachelle and Alejandra tailor the pace, while all gear, snacks, water, and transport are included.

“This tour was full of incredible memories from start to finish. Rachelle was the very best guide and we loved the photos that Luisa took for us. Everyone went above and beyond to make it a great experience. The food was amazing and rachelle was so friendly and knowledgeable. We saw multiple sea turtles. One of the turtles was so close to me coming up to the surface I almost got a kiss. 😂 Our driver Esdras was very good also. Highly recommend!”

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9.Ride to a life changing cenotes tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $50

Start in Chemuyil near Tulum, then cycle with local guides through quiet streets and jungle trails to three protected cenotes. You’ll explore a cave, swim in a semi-open pool, and jump into an open cenote. Guides such as Christian, Caesar, Sany, and Cesar add local stories, while bikes, snorkel gear, lockers, water, fruit, and insurance are included.

“Fabulous cenote tour. This is a small company with big aspirations of preserving the cenotes. Relaxed ecotour. Small groups. Very knowledgeable guides.”

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10.Private Dream Underground World (Off the beaten path Cenote cavernous exploring)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $194

Swim and snorkel through the clear waters of Parque Dos Ojos with a private guide such as Yosua, Angela, Samuel, Yuri, Jorge, Eduardo, or Edwin. You get private transport across the Riviera Maya, equipment, drinks, snacks, and time to study cave formations shaped over millions of years.

“If you want to take a time to investigate this amazing underground World, you must take this tour. Our guide Jorge Martinez, he was very educational, and we had a great time taking this tour. Also, this tour includes pick up and drop off from Cancun area, this was the bonus for us because it takes 2 hours from Cancun side to Cenotes. Other tours charge you extra!!!”

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11.Scuba Diving in Cenote Kukulkan from Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 370 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Meet at 8 am in Playa del Carmen for a small-group scuba outing at Cenote Kukulkan. A multilingual guide, often including Remi, leads two underwater sessions on separate lines, with gear, snacks, refreshments, transport, and lunch included. You need Open Water certification, recent experience, and must pay MX$300 in cenote entrance fees.

“We had a fantastic time diving the Cenotes with The Cenotes Guy guide Remi. It was beautiful, safe, exciting and amazing in every way. We would highly recommend this tour for all divers.”

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12.Cenote & Mayan Village Tour by Buggy

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 310 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

Drive your own buggy with a guide through jungle trails near Playa del Carmen, stopping at a private cenote for swimming before visiting a local Mayan village. Carlos, Abraham, and other guides explain the route, safety rules, Mayan culture, and local life. Transport, snacks, water, photos, and insurance are included.

“We had a great trip with the buggy’s in the Playa del Carmen area. With two informative and nice guides. They told us a lot about the communities around and about the mayas. The tour also included a nice lunch and swimming in a beautiful cenote. Would recommend this tour.”

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13.Exotik half a day tour: Cenote Cave and Swimming with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $107

Swim through the cool caves of Cenote Nohoch and snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal Bay on a 5 to 6 hour small-group trip from Playa del Carmen. Guides such as Mario, Nancy, Job, and Pablo are praised for clear explanations and friendly help. Expect hotel pickup, equipment, snacks, and a required $15 turtle-care fee.

“This was a wonderful trip. Our guide Evan was excellent!!! Our favorite was our experience in the cenotes. Evan gave us lots of information and guided us smoothly through the cave. Amazing experience. Thank you!!!”

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14.Dos Ojos Cenote VIP Private Tour – Snorkeling & Mayan Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $184

Swim and snorkel through Dos Ojos Cenote and its Bat Cave with a private guide such as Joshua, Alex, Juan, or Arturo. Pickup from Playa del Carmen or Tulum, quality gear, wetsuits, flashlights, water, entrance fees, and a local Mexican lunch are included. Early starts help you avoid crowds.

“Fantastic trip to the Dos Ojos cenote. Juan was a phenomenal guide - not only for the cenote dive but also providing history and perspective on the area. The second cenote at Dos Ojos is incredible - the early start was worth it as we had the Bat Cave to ourselves. Strongly recommend this company and Juan!”

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